Program Leadership
Drive initiatives from ambiguity to structure with clear milestones, accountable owners, managed dependencies, and executive visibility at every stage.
Program & Project Leadership
Turning Complex Ideas
Into Executable Systems
I build structure where there is none — aligning teams, mitigating risk, and creating delivery systems that keep high-stakes work moving. With 15+ years of enterprise experience, I bring clarity, cadence, and accountability to the initiatives that matter most.
"I don't just manage projects — I build the system that makes execution inevitable."
About
Built for teams that need clarity, momentum, and follow-through
My strongest work happens where priorities are shifting, ownership is split across teams, and leaders need more than status updates — they need structure. I step into complexity, create operating rhythm, surface real risks, and build the reporting and workflows that help organizations execute with confidence.
What I do best
- Translate leadership vision into clear, executable delivery plans
- Build cadence, governance, and reporting that teams actually use
- Spot risks early and turn blockers into actionable mitigation paths with ownership
- Strengthen accountability across distributed, cross-functional teams
- Apply AI and automation to reduce friction and improve delivery consistency
How I operate
I assess quickly, define what matters, and create the structure needed to move work forward — clear ownership, real timelines, measurable progress, and visible risks with real mitigation.
My style is strategic, calm, practical, and execution-focused. Best fit for emerging initiatives, complex programs, transformation work, and teams that need both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery leadership.
Core Competencies
- Program & Project Leadership for complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Agile, SAFe, and Scrum delivery frameworks
- Risk identification, mitigation planning, and dependency management
- Executive-ready reporting and stakeholder communication
- Workflow optimization and AI-enabled delivery
Tools & Platforms
- Airtable · Jira · Asana · ServiceNow
- Power BI · MicroStrategy · Tableau · Miro
- Microsoft Teams · Confluence · SharePoint
- AI workflow tooling and automation design
Capabilities
What I bring to the table
A mix of executive-level thinking and hands-on delivery leadership — especially in environments that need stronger visibility, smarter coordination, and consistent follow-through.
Risk & Governance
Build risk discipline that goes beyond surface-level tracking — clarifying root causes, defining ownership, and delivering actionable mitigation paths.
Executive Reporting
Create polished, decision-ready updates that help senior leaders quickly understand delivery status, tradeoffs, and the path forward.
AI-Enabled Operations
Use automation, structured systems, and practical AI workflows to improve visibility, reduce manual effort, and accelerate delivery consistency.
Agile & SAFe Delivery
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, and build the metrics-driven culture that sustains delivery momentum.
Cross-Functional Alignment
Create the coordination structures, communication rhythms, and shared accountability frameworks that keep distributed teams moving toward shared goals.
Transformation Support
Bridge strategic intent and operational execution during periods of change — from Waterfall-to-Agile transitions to enterprise platform migrations.
Workflow Design
Architect repeatable operating models — dashboards, tracking systems, and governance structures — that teams adopt because they actually reduce friction.
Selected Impact
Results shaped by structure
My value shows up in the systems I build, the clarity leaders gain, and the execution strength teams feel once work is organized the right way.
$10M+ Enterprise Delivery
Served as Scrum Master and Agile Delivery Lead across multiple teams, maintaining delivery quality, sprint health, and stakeholder transparency on a portfolio of enterprise software initiatives.
30% Reduction in Communication Overhead
Standardized workflows and structured communication channels, reducing email dependency by 30% and freeing teams to focus on high-value delivery work.
Zero-Downtime Database Migration
Led Agile delivery on a $5M database migration — achieving zero-downtime outcomes while maintaining full compliance with data governance standards.
25–30% Manual Effort Reduction
Accelerated automation adoption across multiple teams, cutting manual tracking and reporting effort and freeing capacity for strategic delivery initiatives.
Faster Executive Decision-Making
Built structured reporting frameworks and dashboards that translated delivery data into actionable insights, enabling faster decision-making at the senior leadership level.
15–30% Release Delay Reduction
Collaborated with leadership to streamline change approval processes, reducing project release delays through proactive risk and dependency management.
Experience
Where strategy meets execution
15+ years across enterprise technology, operations, Agile delivery, and structured program execution — in environments where the work was complex, the stakes were high, and structure made the difference.
Designing and maintaining program-level tracking systems using Airtable and Jira to improve visibility into workstream progress, risks, and dependencies. Proactively removing impediments and coordinating cross-team dependencies across matrixed stakeholder groups. Applying AI tools to streamline status reporting, action tracking, and executive communication.
Program DeliveryAirtableJiraExecutive ReportingAI Workflows
Scrum Master across multiple Agile teams delivering $10M+ in enterprise software initiatives. Implemented metrics-driven reporting (velocity, sprint health, risk tracking) in Power BI and Jira. Automated Jira workflows to reduce manual effort by 25% and standardized communication across distributed teams, reducing email dependency by 30%.
Scrum MasterSAFePower BIJira AutomationStakeholder Communication
Led end-to-end Agile delivery for digital transformation initiatives including a customer loyalty platform for a multinational client. Secured executive buy-in and reduced software release delays by 30%. Managed compliance across FISMA, HIPAA, and OMB standards while coordinating cross-functional vendor and client teams.
Digital TransformationChange ManagementFISMA / HIPAARisk Management
Led Agile delivery for a $5M Cox Automotive database migration — achieving zero-downtime outcomes with full data governance compliance. Implemented Jira automation reducing manual effort by 30% and transitioned client reporting to MicroStrategy, improving reporting speed by 40%.
Database MigrationMicroStrategyData GovernanceJira Automation
Managed ServiceNow ITSM platform and IT service delivery operations, reducing incident response times by 25% and improving SLA compliance. Implemented Agile project management in the absence of a formal PMO, ensuring 100% compliance with operational governance standards.
ServiceNowITSMSLA ManagementIT Governance
Led cross-functional teams designing and delivering enterprise retail planning software, partnering directly with product management and the customer advisory board. Spearheaded Waterfall-to-Agile transition, improving delivery times and team collaboration — earning two promotions for exceptional execution.
Enterprise SoftwareAgile TransitionProduct BacklogCustomer Advisory
Credentials
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
Project Management Institute
PMI-ACP
Certified SAFe 6 Scrum Master
Scaled Agile
SAFe 6
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
CSM
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Scrum Alliance
CSPO
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Process Improvement
LSSYB
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Information Systems · DeVry University
AAS Degree
Thought Leadership
Writing on clarity, execution, and modern work
I write about practical leadership, AI-enabled delivery, operational clarity, and how teams perform better when structure supports the mission. Published on Medium.
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Contact
Let's talk about what needs to be
built, fixed, or led
I'm open to conversations about senior project management, program leadership, strategic delivery, and transformation roles where stronger structure and execution would create immediate value.
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The throughline
I help leaders and teams execute better. If your environment needs someone who can step into complexity, create order, and keep work moving with confidence — that's where I'm strongest.
Target Roles
Program Manager
Senior Project Manager
Strategic Delivery Lead
Chief of Staff